City Council

STORY CITY, IOWA September 3, 2024 Mayor Jensen called the council meeting to order on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall. Present: Mayor Jensen, Administrator Jackson, Attorney Larson Council Members: Phillips, Ostrem, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Absent: Also Present: Nate Summers, UMB; Nicole Engelhardt, EDC Motion by Sporleder, seconded by O’Connor, to approve the agenda. Aye: Phillips, Ostrem, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Phillips, to approve of the August 19, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes. Aye: Phillips, Ostrem, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. PUBLIC HEARINGS A) Proposal to Enter Into a Loan and Disbursement Agreement and to Borrow Money Thereunder in a Principal Amount Not to Exceed $5,000,000 for Planning, Designing, and Constructing Improvements And Extensions to the Municipal Sanitary Sewer System Mayor Jensen opened the public hearing. With no public comment, Mayor Jensen closed the public hearing. LEGAL ITEMS A) Resolution No. 24-59 – Taking Additional Action on Proposal to Enter Into a General Obligation Sewer Improvement Loan and Disbursement Agreement. Nate Summers, UMB, presented information on the Loan and Disbursement agreement. Mayor and Council asked questions and discussed the agreement. Motion by Solberg, seconded by Sporleder, to approve Resolution No. 24-59. Aye: Phillips, Ostrem, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. B) Ordinance No. 350 – Amending the Code of Ordinances by Amending Provisions Pertaining to Bond Requirements, Second Reading Motion by Sporleder, seconded by O’Connor, to approve Ordinance No. 350, second reading. Aye: Phillips, Ostrem, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. C) Ordinance No. 351 – Amending the Code of Ordinances by Amending Provisions Pertaining to Electronic Meetings, Second Reading Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Phillips, to approve Ordinance No. 351, second reading. Aye: Phillips, Ostrem, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. D) Ordinance No. 352 – Amending the Code of Ordinances by Amending Provisions Pertaining to Operating Budget Preparation, Second Reading Motion by Phillips, seconded by Sporleder, to approve Ordinance No. 352, second reading. Aye: Phillips, Ostrem, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. E) Ordinance No. 353 – Amending the Code of Ordinances by Amending Provisions Pertaining to Publication of Minutes, Second Reading Motion by Solberg, seconded by O’Connor, to approve Ordinance No. 353, second reading. Aye: Phillips, Ostrem, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. F) Ordinance No. 354 – Amending the Code of Ordinances by Amending Provisions Pertaining to Fire Officials Authority to Cite Violations, Second Reading Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Sporleder, to approve Ordinance No. 354, second reading. Aye: Phillips, Ostrem, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. G) Ordinance No. 355 – Amending the Code of Ordinances by Adding a New Section Pertaining to Adult Establishment Nuisances, Second Reading Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Ostrem, to approve Ordinance No. 355, second  reading. Aye: Phillips, Ostrem, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. H) Ordinance No. 356 – Amending the Code of Ordinances by Amending Provisions Pertaining to Pedestrians’ Right-of-Way, Second Reading Motion by Ostrem, seconded by O’Connor, to approve Ordinance No. 356, second reading. Aye: Phillips, Ostrem, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS A) Approve Construction Pay Applications: 1. Wastewater Treatment Facility Upgrade Project – No. 2 2. Broad Street Reconstruction Phase III Project – No.1 Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Phillips, to approve Pay App #1 to Gridor Construction for $642,841.25 and Pay App # 1 to Con-Struct, Inc for $115,716.39 Aye: Phillips, Ostrem, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. B) Approve Change Order No. 2 for the Library Addition and Renovation Project Motion by Sporleder, seconded by O’Connor, to approve Change Order No 2 for $8,492.05. Aye: Phillips, Ostrem, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. C) Review Capital Improvement Priorities and Financial Forecast Plans Administrator Jackson presented information to council and answered questions. Aye: Phillips, Ostrem, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS A) City Hall Second Floor Flooring Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Ostrem to approve quote from ABT Home Solutions for $24,847.34. Aye: Phillips, Ostrem, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried.  APPROVAL OF BILLS AND CLAIMS Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Solberg, to approve Bills and Claims Aye: Phillips, Ostrem, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING NON-AGENDA ITEMS None MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL, AND CITY STAFF COMMENTS REGARDING NON-AGENDA ITEMS • CM O’Connor: Question on Fareway’s Progress. o City Clerk and Treasurer Slifka reported that Fareway plans to open on November 6th. • CM Ostrem: Comment on several areas in town in need of mowing Shared that the City and Chamber are looking at re-naming the North Park to Carousel Park. Council response was favorable. There being no further business before council, the meeting adjourned at 7:11 p.m. ATTEST: __________________________ _________________________ Heather Slifka, City Clerk Mike Jensen, Mayor